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PUBM Stock Forecast: PubMatic, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$16
+1.30% on the day

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering PubMatic, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $21 — +28.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 85 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$735.6M
Ticker Nerd rank
85/ 100
Median analyst target
$21
Analysts covering
13
Revenue$78.6M+10.5% y/y
Operating income$579K
Net income−$1.2M
Free cash flow$13.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.7%
1M
−11.2%
YTD
+84.4%
1Y
+107.9%
From 52W high
−14.7%
From 52W low
+160.5%
$6
$19
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PUBM stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores PubMatic, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 4 Nov 2026
85/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
95
Accruals
91
Issuance
90
Revisions
87
Value
47
Size
47
Quality
45
Growth
35
Volatility
23

Momentum (95): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Volatility (23): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

PUBM stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PUBM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$10$15$20$25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PUBMHigh $24Median $21Low $18

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says13 analysts
10 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $18Median $21High $24

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
24 Sept 2026Craig-HallumInitiatesBuy$24
18 Sept 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$17 → $21
11 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
11 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$15 → $21
11 Aug 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
11 Aug 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold$10 → $18
7 Aug 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform$12 → $20
7 Aug 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
7 Aug 2026Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform—
7 Aug 2026Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform$22
7 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
7 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$21 → $23
7 Aug 2026ScotiabankUpgradeSector Outperform—
7 Aug 2026ScotiabankUpgradeSector Outperform$8.00 → $21
8 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$11 → $13
8 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
23 Apr 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
20 Mar 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
27 Feb 2026B. Riley SecuritiesUpgradeBuy—
27 Feb 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

PUBM vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, PubMatic, Inc. returned +107.9% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

PUBM vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200250Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PUBMS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

PUBM analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+83.6%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

PubMatic, Inc. (PUBM) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
104.3×

Cheaper than 7% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.5×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Price / book
3.1×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
251.2×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.5%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
10.5%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Gross margin
67.1%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Operating margin
0.7%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Net margin
−4.7%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−5.6%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Return on assets
−1.2%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

PubMatic, Inc. (PUBM) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • PubMatic, Inc. has a market value of $735.6M and an enterprise value of $612.8M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $289.2M. The latest quarter grew 10.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$13.5M, a −4.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.30.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $54.0M, after $19.5M of capital spending.

  • PubMatic, Inc. spent $33.3M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 45.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 104.3×; forward P/E: 19.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • PubMatic, Inc. employs 1,030 people — $281K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

PUBM vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PUBMPubMatic, Inc.$735.6M85
SMWBSimilarWeb Ltd.$760.1M72
MNTNMNTN, Inc.$766.6M63
PARPAR Technology Corp.$781.9M51
VTEXVTEX (Cayman Islands)$714.3M96
DSPViant Technology, Inc.$861.7M89
MITKMitek Systems, Inc.$865.1M98

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News

Latest PUBM news & analysis

PubMatic: A Good Stock To Buy, But Not At This Price

Seeking Alpha · 31 Oct 2026positive

The Seeking Alpha item says PubMatic shares have risen about 90% this year amid expectations of a business turnaround beginning in Q2 2026. It highlights early AgenticOS results and says 60% of revenue comes from high-growth channels such as CTV and mobile apps.

Why it matters — PUBM watchers may note the reported AgenticOS performance, channel mix, and the article’s view that the stock’s price is high relative to its prospects.

The Trade Desk Broadens CTV Ad Reach in Italy: A New Catalyst for TTD?

Zacks Investment Research · 19 Oct 2026neutral

The Trade Desk expanded its CTV advertising reach in Italy through Skydance Pause Ads on HBO Max and discovery+, adding premium ad inventory.

Why it matters — The development may interest PUBM watchers as an example of growing international CTV inventory and competition in the advertising market.

PubMatic to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 9, 2026

Business Wire · 15 Oct 2026neutral

PubMatic said it will release financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, after market close on November 9, 2026. The company will host a webcast to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) that day.

Why it matters — PUBM watchers can note the date and time of the company's upcoming quarterly results announcement and webcast.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Names PubMatic Its Preferred Programmatic Advertising Partner

Business Wire · 6 Oct 2026positive

Sony Pictures Entertainment selected PubMatic as its preferred programmatic advertising partner for “Live TV on PS5.” PubMatic will work with Sony’s advertising organization to bring premium inventory to brands and agencies worldwide.

Why it matters — The selection adds a preferred-partner relationship with Sony Pictures Entertainment to PubMatic’s programmatic advertising business.

Strength Seen in PubMatic (PUBM): Can Its 6.3% Jump Turn into More Strength?

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Sept 2026neutral

PubMatic was a big mover last session, jumping 6.3% on higher-than-average trading volume. However, the latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not help the stock continue rising in the near term.

Why it matters — A PUBM watcher would care because the recent price jump may not be sustained given the current earnings estimate revision trend.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PUBM stock

What is the PUBM stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering PubMatic, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $21, with estimates ranging from $18 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PUBM stock a buy right now?

Of the 13 analysts covering PubMatic, Inc., 10 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PubMatic, Inc. 85 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PUBM?

As at 4 Nov 2026, PubMatic, Inc. ranks 85 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (95 of 100).

Will PUBM stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +28.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PubMatic, Inc. 85 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PUBM stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering PubMatic, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PUBM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $18 to $24 over the next 12 months.

How has PUBM stock performed over the past year?

PubMatic, Inc. returned +107.9% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does PubMatic, Inc. do?

PubMatic Inc. Class A Common Stock represents PubMatic, an artificial intelligence-powered advertising technology company that provides a cloud infrastructure platform for real-time programmatic advertising transactions.

What is the latest news on PUBM?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 31 Oct 2026): "PubMatic: A Good Stock To Buy, But Not At This Price". The Seeking Alpha item says PubMatic shares have risen about 90% this year amid expectations of a business turnaround beginning in Q2 2026. It highlights early AgenticOS results and says 60% of revenue comes from high-growth channels such as CTV and mobile apps.

Company

About PubMatic, Inc.

PubMatic Inc. Class A Common Stock represents PubMatic, an artificial intelligence-powered advertising technology company that provides a cloud infrastructure platform for real-time programmatic advertising transactions. PubMatic’s core business centers on helping digital content creators and publishers manage and monetize advertising inventory across web, mobile, video, and connected TV environments. Its platform connects publishers with advertisers, agencies, agency trading desks, demand-side platforms, and commerce media networks, emphasizing control, transparency, and efficiency in digital ad buying and selling. The company also offers complementary products such as a supply-side platform, header bidding tools, data and identity solutions, and commerce media capabilities, supporting both publishers and buyers in the broader digital advertising ecosystem. PubMatic serves customers globally across the United States, EMEA, APAC, and other international markets, making it a key infrastructure provider in programmatic advertising.

CEO Mr. Rajeev K. Goel · 1,030 employees · United States · https://www.pubmatic.com